—HADES.I tighten my hand around Anna's neck, my grip firm but controlled. She taps my hand frantically, gasping for air. "I'll take it off," she panics, her voice barely above a whisper. "Please," she taps my hand again, this time with a hint of aggression.I beckon Jasmine to come closer, my eyes never leaving Anna's face. When Jasmine approaches, I release Anna, my glare intensifying. I guess she values Denzel more than her own life.Jasmine moves her hair to one side and bends her knees, matching Anna's height. I stand behind Anna, my eyes fixed on her as she hesitantly reaches for the necklace."Give it," I order, my voice firm.Anna hesitates, taking a step back. "You're making the wrong choice again," I warn, my voice echoing around the washroom."You don't know how hard it was to obtain this necklace," Anna protests, her eyes darting between Jasmine and me."Ah," I say, my tone dripping with sarcasm. "That's why you decided to entrap it around Jasmine's neck." I watch as
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